Don't forget Bookclub Tuesday at 5:30.
Try to be early! We will start as soon as we get a group there.
We have a lot to do. SOOOOO much fun!
Elaine "Playing" at Sunday's Bookclub.
Monday, March 31
Don't miss Bookclub Tuesday!
Great Cause!
The fabulous artist Shannon Coad has made these two beautiful albums to raffel off for the Autism Walk this Saturday. For every $1.00 raffel ticket buy you will be entered to win the 8x8 album and for every $5.00 you can win the 12x12 album. They are beautiful but more important the $ raised goes to a cause very near and dear to Scrapbook University's Heart!
You may donate at Scrapbook University or visit the Autism walks website.
8x8 album
12x12 album
Happy Birthaday JUDY!
Wow, what has it been? 9 years!
I love you and am so blessed to have you in my life!
OLW: Build and Happy (almost done!)
build
v. built (blt), build·ing, builds
v.tr.
1. To form by combining materials or parts; construct.
2. To order, finance, or supervise the construction of: The administration built several new housing projects.
3. To develop or give form to according to a plan or process; create: build a nation; built a successful business out of their corner grocery store.
4. To increase or strengthen by adding gradually to: money building interest in a savings account; build support for a political candidate.
5. To establish a basis for; found or ground: build an argument on fact.
v.intr.
1. To make something by combining materials or parts.
2. To engage in the construction or design of buildings: "Each of the three architects built in a different style" Dwight Macdonald.
3. To develop in magnitude or extent: clouds building on the horizon.
4. To progress toward a maximum, as of intensity: suspense building from the opening scene to the climax.
n.
1. The physical makeup of a person or thing; physique: an athletic build.
2. Computer Science Any of various versions of a software product as it is being developed for release to users.
hap·py
adj. hap·pi·er, hap·pi·est
1. Characterized by good luck; fortunate.
2. Enjoying, showing, or marked by pleasure, satisfaction, or joy.
3. Being especially well-adapted; felicitous: a happy turn of phrase.
4. Cheerful; willing: happy to help.
5.
a. Characterized by a spontaneous or obsessive inclination to use something. Often used in combination: trigger-happy.
b. Enthusiastic about or involved with to a disproportionate degree. Often used in combination: money-happy; clothes-happy.
Friday, March 28
A loss in our Scrapbook Family
Please pray for Sherry Halfman.
Steven, her husband was taken from us this morning in a accident.
Sherry has been a member of the Scrapbook U family from day one and is considered to be a second mother to both Ami and Jody.
Her daughter, Randi Havlak is one of Ami and Jody's oldest and dearest friends.
Steven was known to go with Sherry to every scrapbook store across the country with a smile on his face. His love for Sherry so evident.
And Ami and Jody will miss his "stopping by to see what the girls were doing".
He even did his share of vacuuming Scrapbook U!
Please keep this family in your thoughts.
Wednesday, March 26
OLW: Time and Find
find
/faɪnd/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[fahynd] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation verb, found, find·ing, noun
–verb (used with object)
1.to come upon by chance; meet with: He found a nickel in the street.
2.to locate, attain, or obtain by search or effort: to find an apartment; to find happiness.
3.to locate or recover (something lost or misplaced): I can't find my blue socks.
4.to discover or perceive after consideration: to find something to be true.
5.to gain or regain the use of: His anger finally helped him find his tongue.
6.to ascertain by study or calculation: to find the sum of several numbers.
7.to feel or perceive: He finds it so.
8.to become aware of, or discover (oneself), as being in a condition or location: After a long illness, he found himself well again. She woke to find herself at home.
9.to discover: Columbus found America in 1492.
10.Law.
a.to determine after judicial inquiry: to find a person guilty.
b.to pronounce as an official act (an indictment, verdict, or judgment).
11.to provide or furnish: Bring blankets and we'll find the rest of the equipment for the trip.
12.South Midland and Southern U.S. (of farm animals) to give birth to: The brown cow found a calf yesterday. –verb (used without object)
13.to determine an issue after judicial inquiry: The jury found for the plaintiff.
14.British Hunting. to come upon game. –noun
15.an act of finding or discovering.
16.something found; a discovery, esp. a valuable or gratifying one: Our cook was a find.
17.Hunting. a discovery of game, esp. foxes. —Verb phrase
18.find out,
a.to discover or confirm the truth of (something).
b.to detect or expose, as a crime or offense.
c.to uncover the true nature, identity, or intentions of (someone): They found him out before he could launch the rebellion. —Idioms
19.find fault. fault (def. 16).
20.find oneself, to discover where one's real interests or talents lie, and follow them: After trying many occupations, he finally found himself and became an account executive.
Time
/taɪm/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[tahym] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation noun, adjective, verb, timed, tim·ing.
–noun
1.the system of those sequential relations that any event has to any other, as past, present, or future; indefinite and continuous duration regarded as that in which events succeed one another.
2.duration regarded as belonging to the present life as distinct from the life to come or from eternity; finite duration.
3.(sometimes initial capital letter) a system or method of measuring or reckoning the passage of time: mean time; apparent time; Greenwich Time.
4.a limited period or interval, as between two successive events: a long time.
5.a particular period considered as distinct from other periods: Youth is the best time of life.
6.Often, times.
a.a period in the history of the world, or contemporary with the life or activities of a notable person: prehistoric times; in Lincoln's time.
b.the period or era now or previously present: a sign of the times; How times have changed!
c.a period considered with reference to its events or prevailing conditions, tendencies, ideas, etc.: hard times; a time of war.
7.a prescribed or allotted period, as of one's life, for payment of a debt, etc.
Tuesday, March 25
Bazzill
If you are a color LOVER like I am Bazzill has introduced their Chemistry of Color!
This is not for the faint of heart (a $300 price tag). But if you are interested let us know. It is really great and if you do any serious printing check it out!
Monday, March 24
NYOBC: This Sunday and NEXT Tuesday!
NYOBC
March 30th and April 1st!
I know it says bookclub this Tuesday but it is NEXT Tuesday.
Hope that is ok with everyone. You get an extra couple of days to do your homework!
Jody
Sunday, March 23
OLW: Color and Conquer
I can not imagine how blah my world would be without Bill.
(I have fixed Conquer!) There is a note behind Jordan and Tomey's picture talking about how we never thought Jordan would learn how to ride a bike. It took an Uncle's hand.
Friday, March 21
Layout challenge
Doing a lot of surfing over this holiday and came across a great layout (I think it was on Khristia Contes site but not forsure) ANYWAY it has stuck with me and I want us to do it.
So the title is.......
BEING A FEMALE MEANS.....
Can't wait to see what ya'll come up with and see that females LOVE a deal EVERYONE who sends me this layout will recieve $5 in SU bucks. So you can't lose! Come and play with me. I know not everyone is sitting infront of the TV watching basketball and scrappin like I am so I will give ya'll until Tuesday to do this challenge.
Weekend Craft
Thanks Johnna for sharing this great project with me. I had so much fun hand cutting out the butterflys from my favorite papers. I had been wanting something new to hang over my fireplace and I just love it. Johnna saw this idea on Ali Edwards blog.
Easter Funny!
I just found out my sister-in-law is NOT wearing PURPLE for Easter. SO what do I do? Purple is the color I chose for this year. Do I ask her not to be in the pictures?
Just kidding.... well kinda.:)
Anyway, here is a cute cartoon I found.
OLW: Color and Conquer
col·or
(klr)
n.
1. That aspect of things that is caused by differing qualities of the light reflected or emitted by them, definable in terms of the observer or of the light, as:
a. The appearance of objects or light sources described in terms of the individual's perception of them, involving hue, lightness, and saturation for objects and hue, brightness, and saturation for light sources.
b. The characteristics of light by which the individual is made aware of objects or light sources through the receptors of the eye, described in terms of dominant wavelength, luminance, and purity.
2. A substance, such as a dye, pigment, or paint, that imparts a hue.
3.
a. The general appearance of the skin; complexion.
b. A ruddy complexion.
c. A reddening of the face; a blush.
4. The skin pigmentation of a person not categorized as white.
5. colors A flag or banner, as of a country or military unit.
6. colors The salute made during the ceremony of raising or lowering a flag.
7. colors A distinguishing symbol, badge, ribbon, or mark: the colors of a college.
8. colors One's opinion or position: Stick to your colors.
9. Character or nature. Often used in the plural: revealed their true colors.
10.
a. Outward appearance, often deceptive: a tale with the merest color of truth.
b. Appearance of authenticity: testimony that lends color to an otherwise absurd notion.
11.
a. Variety of expression.
b. Vivid, picturesque detail: a story with a lot of color in it.
12. Traits of personality or behavior that attract interest.
13. The use or effect of pigment in painting, as distinct from form.
14. Music Quality of tone or timbre.
15. Law A mere semblance of legal right.
16. A particle or bit of gold found in auriferous gravel or sand.
17. Physics A quantum characteristic of quarks that determines their role in the strong interaction.
v. col·ored, col·or·ing, col·ors
con·quer
(kngkr)
v. con·quered, con·quer·ing, con·quers
v.tr.
1. To defeat or subdue by force, especially by force of arms.
2. To gain or secure control of by or as if by force of arms: scientists battling to conquer disease; a singer who conquered the operatic world.
3. To overcome or surmount by physical, mental, or moral force: I finally conquered my fear of heights. See Synonyms at defeat.
v.intr.
Thursday, March 20
New Scrapper!
Miss Sydney Kate White born on February 24, 2008 to Justin and Ashley White.
She weighed in at 6 lbs. 8 oz. and she is perfect!!
Lucky Layout
Here is my lucky challenge...I loved this one! I have often thought about doing a layout like this, so thanks for pushing me to finally do it!
Johnna
Johnna
OLW Proud and Play
I ended up doing a double page spread for my Proud page. I just love these photos and could not not use all of them. This was the day my brother left for Iraq. I could not have been more proud of him or to be an American.
Is there anything better than children playing?!?
Wednesday, March 19
OLW: Play and Proud
play
v. played, play·ing, plays
v.intr.
1. To occupy oneself in amusement, sport, or other recreation: children playing with toys.
2.
a. To take part in a game: No minors are eligible to play.
b. To participate in betting; gamble.
3. To act in jest or sport: They're not arguing in earnest, they're just playing.
4. To deal or behave carelessly or indifferently; toy. See Synonyms at flirt.
5. To behave or converse sportively or playfully.
6. To act or conduct oneself in a specified way: play fair; an investor who plays cautiously.
7. To act, especially in a dramatic production.
8. Music
a. To perform on an instrument: play on an accordion.
b. To emit sound or be sounded in performance: The band is playing.
9. To be performed, as in a theater or on television: A good movie is playing tonight.
10. To be received or accepted: a speech that played poorly with the voters.
11. To move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly: The breeze played on the water.
12. To function or discharge uninterruptedly: The fountains played in the courtyard.
13. To move or operate freely within a bounded space, as machine parts do.
v.tr.
1.
a. To perform or act (a role or part) in a dramatic performance.
b. To assume the role of; act as: played the peacemaker at the meeting.
2. To perform (a theatrical work) on or as if on the stage.
3. To present a theatrical performance in (a given place): The company played Detroit last week.
4. To pretend to be; mimic the activities of: played cowboy; played the star.
5.
a. To engage in (a game or sport): play hockey; play chess.
b. To compete against in a game or sport.
c. To occupy or work at (a position) in a game: Lou Gehrig played first base.
d. To employ (a player) in a game or position: Let's play her at first base.
e. To use or move (a card or piece) in a game: play the ace of clubs
f. To hit (a ball, shot, or stroke), as in tennis: played a strong backhand.
g. To attempt to keep or gain possession or control of: No foul was called because he was playing the ball.
6.
a. To bet; wager: played ten dollars on the horse.
b. To make bets on: play the races.
7. To perform or put into effect, especially as a jest or deception: play a joke on a friend.
8. To handle; manage: played the matter quietly.
9. To use or manipulate, especially for one's own interests: played his opponents against each other.
10. Music
a. To perform on (an instrument): play the guitar.
b. To perform (a piece) on instruments or an instrument.
11. To cause (a compact disk or audiocassette, for example) to emit recorded sounds.
12. To discharge or direct in or as if in a continuous stream: play a hose on a fire.
13. To cause to move rapidly, lightly, or irregularly: play lights over the dance floor.
14. To exhaust (a hooked fish) by allowing it to pull on the line.
n.
1.
a. A literary work written for performance on the stage; a drama.
b. The performance of such a work.
2. Activity engaged in for enjoyment or recreation.
3. Fun or jesting: It was all done in play.
4.
a. The act or manner of engaging in a game or sport: After a time-out, play resumed. The golf tournament featured expert play.
b. The act or manner of using a card, piece, or ball in a game or sport: my partner's play of the last trump; his clumsy play of the rebound.
c. A move or an action in a game: It's your play. The runner was thrown out in a close play.
5. Participation in betting; gambling.
6. Manner of dealing with others; conduct: fair play.
7. An attempt to obtain something; a bid: a play for sympathy.
8.
a. Action, motion, or use: the play of the imagination.
b. Freedom or occasion for action; scope: give full play to an artist's talents. See Synonyms at room.
9. Movement or space for movement, as of mechanical parts.
10. Quick, often irregular movement or action, especially of light or color: the play of color on iridescent feathers.
proud
adj. proud·er, proud·est
1. Feeling pleasurable satisfaction over an act, possession, quality, or relationship by which one measures one's stature or self-worth: proud of one's child; proud to serve one's country.
2. Occasioning or being a reason for pride: "On January 1, 1900, Americans and Europeans greeted the twentieth century in the proud and certain belief that the next hundred years would make all things possible" W. Bruce Lincoln.
3. Feeling or showing justifiable self-respect.
4. Filled with or showing excessive self-esteem.
5. Of great dignity; honored: a proud name.
6. Majestic; magnificent: proud alpine peaks.
7. Spirited. Used of an animal: proud steeds.
OLW: Faith and Believe
Hope ya'll are enjoying this project as much as I am. It is so cool what one little word can bring to mind. Send me your layouts I want to see what you are doing!!!
OLW Dream
I knew exactly what picture I wanted to use when I choose the word DREAM but it took me FOREVER to find it.
Here is the layout. Since Wyatt could say the word Space he has wanted to be an astronaut.
I hope he always dreams big!
By the way, the star paper is part of Luxe's new COLOR ME line. Way cute. And you can color the paper whatever colors you want. 8 Different themes to choose from.
Monday, March 17
R.A.K winner
I LOVED getting to know ya'll better with last week's RAK
The winner is........
Shannon Coad
stop by for your special Scrapbook U RAK
Happy St. Patrick's Day
How lucky are you?
Create a scrapbook page about your luck and send it to me by
Thursday to be in a drawing for a $25 in Scrapbook U bucks.
(just take a picture of your layout and email it to me)
GOOD LUCK
P.S. all you OLW players can use this layout as a word LUCK
Sunday, March 16
Ebracing Yellow
Did you ever think you would see me in head to toe yellow?
Well, today Jordan was Baptised! Very exciting for us. The invitations we did at the church were blue with yellow and white daises SOOOOOO that meant I had to embrace yellow. I must say, I was happy with the results.
OLW: Faith and Believe
faith
n.
1. Confident belief in the truth, value, or trustworthiness of a person, idea, or thing.
2. Belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence. See Synonyms at belief, trust.
3. Loyalty to a person or thing; allegiance: keeping faith with one's supporters.
4. often Faith Christianity The theological virtue defined as secure belief in God and a trusting acceptance of God's will.
5. The body of dogma of a religion: the Muslim faith.
6. A set of principles or beliefs.
be·lieve
v. be·lieved, be·liev·ing, be·lieves
v.tr.
1. To accept as true or real: Do you believe the news stories?
2. To credit with veracity: I believe you.
3. To expect or suppose; think: I believe they will arrive shortly.
v.intr.
1. To have firm faith, especially religious faith.
2. To have faith, confidence, or trust: I believe in your ability to solve the problem.
3. To have confidence in the truth or value of something: We believe in free speech.
4. To have an opinion; think: They have already left, I believe.
Thursday, March 13
Tuesday, March 11
OLW: Home and Proud
home
n.
1. A place where one lives; a residence.
2. The physical structure within which one lives, such as a house or apartment.
3. A dwelling place together with the family or social unit that occupies it; a household.
4.
a. An environment offering security and happiness.
b. A valued place regarded as a refuge or place of origin.
5. The place, such as a country or town, where one was born or has lived for a long period.
6. The native habitat, as of a plant or animal.
7. The place where something is discovered, founded, developed, or promoted; a source.
8. A headquarters; a home base.
9.
a. Baseball Home plate.
b. Games Home base.
10. An institution where people are cared for: a home for the elderly.
11. Computer Science
a. The starting position of the cursor on a text-based computer display, usually in the upper left corner of the screen.
b. A starting position within a computer application, such as the beginning of a line, file, or screen or the top of a chart or list.
adj.
1.
a. Of or relating to a home, especially to one's household or house: home cooking; home furnishings.
b. Taking place in the home: home care for the elderly.
2. Of, relating to, or being a place of origin or headquarters: the home office.
3. Sports Relating to a team's sponsoring institution or to the place where it is franchised: a home game; the home field advantage.
proud
adj. proud·er, proud·est
1. Feeling pleasurable satisfaction over an act, possession, quality, or relationship by which one measures one's stature or self-worth: proud of one's child; proud to serve one's country.
2. Occasioning or being a reason for pride: "On January 1, 1900, Americans and Europeans greeted the twentieth century in the proud and certain belief that the next hundred years would make all things possible" W. Bruce Lincoln.
3. Feeling or showing justifiable self-respect.
4. Filled with or showing excessive self-esteem.
5. Of great dignity; honored: a proud name.
6. Majestic; magnificent: proud alpine peaks.
7. Spirited. Used of an animal: proud steeds.
Monday, March 10
New Random Act of Kindness Game
Let's get to know each other.
I love doing this with my friends and relatives, I have learned things I never knew about them before. Just answer the following questions as a comment and then I will draw for the new RAK from those who answer.
4 jobs I've had:
Baskin Robbins (best job ever)
English Teacher
Bar Tender
Mother
4 movies I could watch over and over again:
Ground Hog Day
Meet Me in St. Louis
You've Got Mail
Chicago
4 places I've lived:
Dinuba, CA
Pinteop, AZ
Mesa, AZ
Christoval, TX
4 TV shows I watch:
American Idol
Amazing Race (best reality)
Project Runway
So you think you can dance
Hero's and Lost (best shows on TV)
ALL CSI and Law and Orders (I know I am up to 8 but we love TV)
4 places I've been:
Mexico
Germany
New York (going again!)
St. Thomas
4 people who email me (regularly):
Ami
WOW that's it. Will someone be my friend.
4 of my favorite foods:
Salads (not the good for you salads, lets don't go crazy, but the yummy ones)
Pizza
Brownies
Good Chinese (pan fried noodles!)
4 places I'd rather be right now:
Would LOVE to rent the house in Mexico my family rented when I was a child.
NEW YORK, I love the hustle of a city
Carmel, CA (If I had one last day on earth I would spend it there)
Pinetop, AZ
4 things I look forward to:
a lazy weekend
watching movies with Bill and Starbucks
Visiting family (out of state)
Birthdays (always fun at our house)
Now tell me about you!
Sunday, March 9
Remember White Space
I was surfing tonight and Ali Edwards had this picture posted on her blog and I wanted to share it with you. It is actually a Mastercard Ad out of a magazine that reads:
Are people who discover the priceless things in life looking harder?
1st I love the quote
2nd I have said this before white space is good. (wish I could have been the one to design this for Mastercard:)
Anyway, remember when you are scrapbooking sometimes less is more.
OLW: Obey
Hope ya'll are having fun with the One Little word.
Remember, when you see the word posted don't think too hard.
Just go with the first thing that comes to your mind.
I want to see your work!
Thank You!
me, Sully Cierra, Hannah
I would like to give a bigggggggggg thanks to everyone that donated money to my New York trip!!!!!!!! Thanks a lot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My mom always said she had the best customers, now I know what she means! I had fun playing with you guys!
Jordan :)
Susan's Card Class
You should see the samples of Susan's cards; They are just adorable! If you are able to come to this class, you will love them too~ Susan has a couple of extra spaces left for this class- I you are able to come, call to sign up, and come play with us!
Saturday, March 8
Jody's Class on SUNDAY!
We will be totally playing! I will show you so many techniques your head will be spinning. Be sure to bring a smock or change clothes after church. This class is great for beginners all the way to advanced scrapbookers.
Have NO FEAR and come and play with me!
Call and RSVP class will be from 2-4 on Sunday.
OLW: Honor and Obey
honor (ŏn'ər)
n.
High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate.
Good name; reputation.
A source or cause of credit: was an honor to the profession.
Glory or recognition; distinction.
A mark, token, or gesture of respect or distinction: the place of honor at the table.
A military decoration.
A title conferred for achievement.
High rank.
The dignity accorded to position: awed by the honor of his office.
Great privilege: I have the honor to present the governor.
Honor Used with His, Her, or Your as a title and form of address for certain officials, such as judges and mayors: Her Honor the Mayor.
Principled uprightness of character; personal integrity.
A code of integrity, dignity, and pride, chiefly among men, that was maintained in some societies, as in feudal Europe, by force of arms.
A woman's chastity or reputation for chastity.
honors Social courtesies offered to guests: did the honors at tea.
honors
Special recognition for unusual academic achievement: graduated from college with honors.
A program of advanced study for exceptional students: planned to take honors in history.
Sports. The right of being first at the tee in golf.
Games.
Any of the four or five highest cards, especially the ace, king, queen, jack, and ten of the trump suit, in card games such as bridge or whist.
The points allotted to these cards. Often used in the plural.tr.v., -ored, -or·ing, -ors.
To hold in respect; esteem.
To show respect for.
To bow to (another dancer) in square dancing: Honor your partner.
To confer distinction on: He has honored us with his presence.
To accept or pay as valid: honor a check; a store that honors all credit cards.
obey (ō-bā')
v., o·beyed, o·bey·ing, o·beys.
v.tr.
To carry out or fulfill the command, order, or instruction of.
To carry out or comply with (a command, for example).v.intr.
To behave obediently.
Friday, March 7
Special Make-N-Take THIS Saturday, come and go
This Saturday, from 10:30-Noon come and go, we will have a special event going on at Scrapbook U. Jody's 10-year-old daughter, Jordan, has been accepted to go with SAISD to New York next month, as a result of winning a competition sponsored by the school district. All expenses are paid, except spending money. To help raise money, she will be doing an adorable Easter make & take. This project will cost $5, and all proceeds will go to Jordan You will get some adorable ideas for Easter baskets (and other kinds of baskets). If you don't know Jordan, she is an amazing little girl, and can scrap with the best of us (written by Ami, not Jody ); you will just love her "mini-class"!
Don't you just LOVE ELSIE
She's BACK
two new lines CODY: Very Sporty.
Perfect for Little Leagues all the way to Senior Football.
And Claire: Perfect Girl Line.
Everything Girls love...pink, purple, lipstick, shoes, you name it.
Get it first at your Scrapbook Store...
SCRAPBOOK UNIVERSITY
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